1
as in certainty
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
spoke with conviction about her political beliefs
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2
as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
held deep convictions about life after death
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Recent Examples of conviction
After his conviction in the death of two women, Sommerhalder was given two consecutive five-year to life prison sentences in 1977, according to a Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper clipping.
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Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Bipartisan bills proposed this year in Missouri’s General Assembly would allow someone in prison to bring an innocence claim before a judge, who would have the authority to vacate a conviction if convincing evidence supports a person’s innocence.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
What kind of conviction would Saul have had to see in this kid to justify letting him out on that battlefield unarmed?
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
However, in 2016, according to court papers and Lopez’s attorney, DHS changed its position, deemed him a legal resident but not a citizen and initiated removal proceedings because of his drug conviction.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
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Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Bipartisan bills proposed this year in Missouri’s General Assembly would allow someone in prison to bring an innocence claim before a judge, who would have the authority to vacate a conviction if convincing evidence supports a person’s innocence.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
What kind of conviction would Saul have had to see in this kid to justify letting him out on that battlefield unarmed?
—Jim Halterman, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
However, in 2016, according to court papers and Lopez’s attorney, DHS changed its position, deemed him a legal resident but not a citizen and initiated removal proceedings because of his drug conviction.
—Albinson Linares, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conviction
Noun
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The lack of certainty about what is leading some scholars to lose their right to study in the US is sending a chill through the international student community.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Amid the economic certainty, this summer is expected to be slower than usual for the travel industry, according to new research by Bank of Montreal.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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As algorithms and politics herd us into narrower and narrower silos, the pressure increases on artists (as well as comedians, actors, and even brands) to mirror their fans’ core beliefs.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their belief in this project means the world to me.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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That means aid workers have no assurance the military won’t strike them.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The gap between vague assurances and complex data fuels frustration among those waiting.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Some Chinese opinion leaders appeared to suggest off-ramps in the trade war.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the end, though, the team that has the confidence of a champion didn’t fold, and the team with something to prove — and one that has thrived in clutch situations this season — made error after error in the game’s tightest moments.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Price upon publish date of this article: $780 What to Look for in a Crossbody Phone Bag Special features: When shopping for a crossbody phone bag, there are a few key features to keep in mind.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The more Tropper thought about it, the more one actor appeared in his mind for Coop: Jon Hamm.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Polk County prosecutors argued otherwise, and proved their case to the satisfaction of a jury, which convicted Johnson on April 9 of first-degree murder for Loffredo's death.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Much in the way tiny things make our brains feel in control and organized, vacuuming my car brings me that sense of satisfaction and power over one of the messy aspects of my life.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Ideally, in my view, any changes to Social Security should also help constrain the future growth of federal spending, given the current and projected growth in the budget deficit.—
Dennis W. Jansen,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Here, retailers’ views on the latest edition of Watches and Wonders. Carla Chalouhi, president and CEO, Arije Overall impression: This year was expected to be a quiet one.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Conviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conviction. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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